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14 | COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT 2024 | UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT Velcro Fabric Pop Up Display 10' Straight Shape 2 Please send artwork with CMYK color mode with resolution 150 dpi. Be sure to flatten all images, outline all text and save as PDF or JPG Safe Zone: 113" x 85.5" (W x H) Front 10" x 85.5" (W x H) Side Bleed Zone: 145" x 89.5" (W x H) Front Left PLEASE DELETE THIS LAYER BEFORE SAVING THE 100 YEAR HISTORY OF UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT 2008 - 2017 UNITED TO END POVERTY 2010 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Women's Leadership Initiative, now Women United, is founded with a focus on closing financial gaps for local women and families. The first Power of the Purse event debuts the following year. Since its inception, the event has cumulatively raised nearly $2.5 million (and counting). 2008 UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT United Way of New Britain and Berlin, Windham Region United Way and United Way of North Central Connecticut officially merge, and United Way of the Capital Area becomes United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. Regional Advisory Boards of local volunteers form. COMMUNITY VOICE The organization participates in United Way Worldwide's Income Mobilization Group with the Harwood Institute's Public Innovators Lab and launches Community Conversations to better understand community needs. Community voice continues to be a crucial part of how we do our work. 2011 HURRICANE MARIA: NEIGHBORS IN NEED Hurricane Maria ravages the Caribbean, displacing thousands of families and directly impacting the large Puerto Rican community in our state, particularly in Hartford and New Britain. United Way responds by providing support to those who relocate, along with the families and friends who welcome them. 2017 Emerging Leaders Society is established in Greater Hartford focusing on education iniatives. ELS transitions its support to food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. 2012 EMERGING LEADERS SOCIETY Connecticut United Ways join forces with United Way Worldwide's United for ALICE research team to publish the first Connecticut ALICE Report. The ALICE Report offers research that determines the true cost of living for adults and families in our state. 2014 FIRST ALICE REPORT 2012 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT United Way forms its Community Engagement Department to intentionally mobilize volunteers to create community impact through initiatives such as United Way Readers, VITA, Volunteer Budget Coaching, one-time reading events and after school program experiences. 2016 PAULA S. GILBERTO NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO Susan B. Dunn retires and Paula S. Gilberto is named President and CEO. 2017 NORTH HARTFORD TRIPLE AIM COLLABORATIVE Thanks to initial funding from Trinity Health Of New England/Saint Francis Hospital, the NHTAC launches to improve health in Hartford with a specific focus on the North Hartford Promise Zone. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT PAULA S. GILBERTO NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO EMERGING LEADERS SOCIETY COMMUNITY VOICE HURRICANE MARIA: NEIGHBORS IN NEED FIRST ALICE REPORT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE NORTH HARTFORD TRIPLE AIM COLLABORATIVE United Way of New Britain and Berlin, Windham Region United Way and United Way of North Central Connecticut officially merge, and United Way of the Capital Area becomes United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. Regional Advisory Boards of local volunteers form. The organization participates in United Way Worldwide's Income Mobilization Group with the Harwood Institute's Public Innovators Lab and launches Community Conversations to better understand community needs. Community voice continues to be a crucial part of how we do our work. United Way forms its Community Engagement Department to intentionally mobilize volunteers to create community impact through initiatives such as United Way Readers, VITA, Volunteer Budget Coaching, one-time reading events and after school program experiences. Susan B. Dunn retires and Paula S. Gilberto is named President and CEO. Hurricane Maria ravages the Caribbean, displacing thousands of families and directly impacting the large Puerto Rican community in our state, particularly in Hartford and New Britain. United Way responds by providing support to those who relocate, along with the families and friends who welcome them. Women's Leadership Initiative, now Women United, is founded with a focus on closing financial gaps for local women and families. The first Power of the Purse event debuts the following year. Since its inception, the event has cumulatively raised nearly $2.5 million (and counting). In 2021, Women of Tocqueville is established, with a focus on advocacy and transformational philanthropy. Emerging Leaders Society is established in Greater Hartford focusing on education iniatives. ELS transitions its support to food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Connecticut United Ways join forces with United Way Worldwide's United for ALICE research team to publish the first Connecticut ALICE Report. The ALICE Report offers research that determines the true cost of living for adults and families in our state. Thanks to initial funding from Trinity Health Of New England/Saint Francis Hospital, the NHTAC launches to improve health in Hartford with a specific focus on the North Hartford Promise Zone.